ANNE ONYSKO

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ANNE ONYSKO It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, baba, and great-baba, Anne Onysko, aged 86 years, on Saturday, May 18, 2002, at the Holy Family Nursing Home, with her loving family at her side. Anne was predeceased by her husband William Onysko, in August of 1979; her parents, Dmytro and Maria Podolsky; her bothers, Harry and Mike; and her sister-in-law Olga Podolsky. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, James (Sonia) grandchildren, Ken (Angie), Randy (Kelly) and Brad (Paula), of Calgary; son Michael (Ginette) of Ottawa; daughter Elaine (Ben) Shuvera of Belair, MB; grandson David (Karen) of Milton, ON, with great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kaitlin and Cassidy; granddaughter Heather (Ryan) Gartshore of Pickering, ON; grandson Robert (Gina) with great-granddaughter Nicole. She also leaves brother Bill Podolsky of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Marie Podolsky of Winnipeg; and many nieces and nephews. Anne was an active supporter of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Vita, serving as a systrytsia and member of the church choir. She held various positions on the U.W.A.C. and often volunteered to work in support of numerous charities including the Vita Hospital Guild. Mother was an avid gardener, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers. She was known for her delicious meals, her baking, especially doughnuts and cinnamon rolls. Mother was a skilled seamstress, often called upon to nip and tuck those skirts and dresses for the upcoming weddings and social events. Prayers will be said at Loewen Funeral Chapel in Steinbach at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, followed by funeral service on Wednesday, May 22, 10:00 a.m., at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Vita with The Very Rev. Fathers Miron Pozniak and Bill Wasyliw officiating. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. The family extends sincere appreciation and thanks to the Holy Family Nursing Home, St. Pauls Ward caregivers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of our mother, Anne Onysko, to the Holy Family Nursing Home, 165 Aberdeen Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2W 1T9. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel of Steinbach, (204)326-1351.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2002